J Prentis Greengrocers food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Thanet
J Prentis Greengrocers holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. A lot can change in a kitchen in that time, and a rating this old says more about the business then than now. Councils prioritise re-inspecting higher-risk premises, so a long gap often means the business is considered low-risk.
Address: 11 Station Road, Westgate On Sea, Kent, CT8 8RB
How it compares in Thanet
That puts J Prentis Greengrocers among the 1,413 places in Thanet holding top marks, 95% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 1,413 | 95% | ← J Prentis Greengrocers | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 51 | 3% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 7 | <1% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 3 | <1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 6 | <1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 0 | 0% |
A further 75 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Very good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At J Prentis Greengrocers none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to J Prentis Greengrocers, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beano Cafe Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | at this address | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Beano Kebab Takeaway/sandwich shop | at this address | 5 - Very good | 11 February 2026 |
| Borgyn and Bakes Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 2 yards away | 5 - Very good | 29 January 2025 |
| Cake Universe Other catering premises | 124 yards away | 5 - Very good | 4 March 2024 |
| Angies Cafe Bar and Grill Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 180 yards away | 5 - Very good | 18 December 2025 |
| Best One Retailers - other | 211 yards away | 5 - Very good | 21 November 2025 |
| Carlton Cinema Retailers - other | 250 yards away | 5 - Very good | 5 April 2016 |
| Catering Other catering premises | 381 yards away | 5 - Very good | 27 August 2024 |
Questions about J Prentis Greengrocers
What is J Prentis Greengrocers's food hygiene rating?
J Prentis Greengrocers has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Thanet Council on 8 August 2023.
Is J Prentis Greengrocers safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was J Prentis Greengrocers last inspected?
J Prentis Greengrocers was last inspected on 8 August 2023, more than 2 years ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Thanet Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at J Prentis Greengrocers?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "very good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does J Prentis Greengrocers compare to other places in Thanet?
95% of the 1,480 rated food businesses in Thanet hold the top rating of 5, and J Prentis Greengrocers is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Thanet Council inspects J Prentis Greengrocers and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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